be told of
Example Sentences
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Opening the prosecution's case, Tom Little KC said Carrick was "predatory and controlling", and the judge ruled jurors could be told of his previous convictions, which is something that is usually not allowed in trials.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
The 1988 law stipulates that juries should not be told of the $350,000 limitation and that if a jury returns a verdict over that limit, the judge will reduce it, according to court records.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2023
"As far as I know, tomorrow Marcus Ederer, the European Union ambassador to Russia, will be summoned to the foreign ministry .... and he will be told of the appropriate conditions involved here."
From Reuters ● Jun. 20, 2022
Generally, a case worker is supposed to contact a child’s family within 24 hours of getting a complaint that is deemed credible; neighbors would not necessarily be told of such a visit.
From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2021
There had been ongoing communication between that place and Village for years; now they must be told of the new ruling.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
